STRESS CLAIM TSUNAMI: New Approach to WSIB Stress Claims (Complimentary Webinar)

IMPORTANT NOTICE:  Complimentary Webinar, May 29, 2014, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. ET, including Q&A

Description:

In one of the most significant decisions in recent memory, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal has declared that most of the legal restrictions placed on Workplace Safety and Insurance Board traumatic mental stress claims are unconstitutional.  The Tribunal essentially held that imposing restrictions on eligible mental conditions which are not imposed on physical injuries violates the equality provision of section 15 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

The Webinar will cover:

• A detailed review of the decision and factors considered by the Tribunal
• What types of claims may now be allowed
• What happened in British Columbia after a similar decision
• How mental stress is treated across Canada by Workers’ Compensation Boards
• The options for the WSIB
• Best claims management practices for stress claims

Webinar System Requirements

PC-based attendees: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server
Mac®-based attendees: Mac OS® X 10.6 or newer
Mobile attendees: iPhone®, iPad®, Android™ phone or Android tablet
All attendees: Audio is only via computer/mobile device/tablet speakers (internal or external) or headphones.

We hope you will join us!

(Program and content are not legal advice.  Please contact our team to learn how we can help you meet your goals)